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Disney Animation / Kugali New Series “Iwájú” to Air Across Africa

Disney Channel to Air Series Across Continent Following Disney+ Premiere Access Multimedia Content JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 23, 2024/ — Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s “Iwájú” on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* […]

Nigeria’s D’Tigers lose 78-62 to Cape Verde in Afrobasket qualifier 2025

Where Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team known as D’Tigers suffered their third defeat to wrap up February round of 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. The team which almost did not travel for the qualifiers due to lack of funds, made it 3 losses in 3 games, following a 78-62 blowout loss to Cape Verde. D’Tigers suffered an […]

Anikulapo’s TV series debuts in Lagos before its release on March 1

The whole main cast of the new series, along with a few extra A-list actors dressed in bright and charming outfits, attended the premiere, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja. The epic series Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre will debut on Netflix in more than 190 countries on March 1. During the […]

Nigerian Govt Set To Ban Export Of Cooking Gas

The Federal Government says it is interacting with the critical sectors to halt exportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas in view of its rising cost. The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo who disclosed this at the opening of its Internal Stakeholders’ Workshop, on Thursday all LPG […]

Labour Party Chairman Abure arrested over Murder allegations and possession of firearm

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has been arrested by policemen in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In updated reports, the Police Force said Abure, was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offences.  Police spokesman Tijani Momoh told newsmen that Abure and four others were arrested […]

Nigeria’s male basketball team withdraws from Afrobasket qualifiers over lack of funds

We begin with Basketball, where Nigeria’s basketball team, D’Tigers have withdrawn from the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers. The qualifiers is billed to commence on Friday and the D’Tigers had been drawn in Group B, where they would have contested against Cape Verde, Uganda and Libya for a place at next year’s Afrobasket tournament. D’Tigers made the […]

State Police Bill Passes Second Reading at House of Reps

A bill seeking to establish state police has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. Our correspondent Nathan Williams reports that the bill sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house, and 14 others, proposes to transfer the term “police” in the 1999 constitution from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent legislative […]

2025 AFCON Is Scheduled for July and August

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, according to a CAF official. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations. However, playing […]

Odumodublvck will perform on stage with Gunna, Offset, and 21 Savage in Germany

Odumodublvck to perform at Splash Festival in Germany. Odumodublvck, a rapper from Nigeria, has accomplished another noteworthy achievement by being invited to perform at the Splash Festival in Germany, which takes place from March 4–6, 2024. The hitmaker is scheduled to perform on the first day, which also has American rappers Offset and Gunna, Shirin David, […]

Davido announces N300m donation to orphanage homes

Nigerian afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced a 300 million Naira donation to orphanages across the country. Davido disclosed this in a post shared on his X, formerly Twitter, handle on Tuesday, adding that he will share details of the disbursement on Wednesday. Davido along with his foundation, David Adeleke Foundation […]